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The ruins of an extravagant castle lie in the New Hampshire woods
CHESTERFIELD, N.H. — We met up with J.W. Ocker, who is perhaps New England's foremost connoisseur of weird stuff, to explore the ruins of Madame Sherri's castle in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. His website, Odd Things I've Seen (OTIS), boasts in-depth and quirky documentation of his visits to peculiarities around...
Kurn Hattin students tour Colonial Theater and Showroom
KEENE, N.H. – Kurn Hattin Homes for Children is proud to continue their new Career Awareness Program (CAP) with a visit to the Colonial Performing Arts Center and Showroom, located in downtown Keene. CAP is designed to introduce the Homes’ eighth graders to a diverse array of local businesses and organizations, so that their experiences in real world settings might positively influence and guide future educational choices and professional career paths.
Enright departs Bridgewater, named head coach at Keene State
BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Steve Enright is departing Bridgewater to become the head men’s basketball coach at Keene State. Enright served as head coach at Bridgewater for the last five seasons. He helped lead the Eagles to the ODAC tournament in all five seasons, which included trips to the quarterfinals the last two seasons.
NH mayors say need is growing for state homelessness prevention funds
When homeless residents request housing assistance from Keene, the city must help, even when shelters are full. As the number of New Hampshire’s homeless has grown, that has become increasingly expensive. During the fiscal year that ended in June 2023, Keene spent $568,000 to provide housing to people who...
Spring water main flushing begins April 19
BRATTLEBORO-Friday, April 19 - Night: Marlboro Road area and Western Avenue from the Chelsea Royal Diner on Marlboro Road to Melrose Street and Stockwell Drive. Water will be off for several hours on Carriage Hill, Yorkshire Circle, and Hampshire Circle. Saturday, April 20 - Night: Western Avenue from Edward Heights...
Cheshire Medical Center acquires its first surgical robot
KEENE, N.H. — Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, New Hampshire, has acquired its first surgical robot. Intuitive's da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform will enable the hospital to perform hundreds of minimally invasive general, bariatric, and gynecological surgeries every year. The system provides surgeons with the increased precision and visibility needed to perform minimally invasive, complex surgeries with remotely operated surgical tools.
Restoring and sharing the history of New England mansions
ORANGE, Mass. — TheWheeler Mansion in Orange, Massachusetts, hopes to be open for business soon as a bed-and-breakfast and event venue. Follow its progress on Instagram Revival Wheeler Mansion. Gillette Castle State Park is a fascinating construction high on a hill overlooking the Connecticut River in Haddam, Connecticut. The...
Vt. man arrested in assault that seriously injured victim
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police have arrested a Brattleboro man for a bloody assault that left the victim with serious injuries. Brattleboro officers were called to Main Street on April 11 at about 4:30 p.m. for a report of a man covered in blood. The victim was rushed to the...
200 acres of forestland by Lake Monomonac in Winchendon bought by trusts: What's next
After a year of partnership, North County Land Trust and Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust finally bought 249 acres of forestland in Winchendon around Lake Monomonac. The two regional land conservation organizations raised $675,000 to buy the land as well as cover the cost of community outreach, surveying, and future improvements to recreational trails.
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